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St. Thomas More, Sarasota Weekly Bulletin for March 1, 2015TRANSCRIPT
a welcoming catholic community devoted to living out and celebrating God’s Word and Sacraments by connecting people to Christ through faith, love, and ministry.
2506 Gulf Gate Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 | 941-923-1691 | stthomasmoresrq.org
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March 1, 20159th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MASS TIMES SATURDAY
8AM; 3PM & 4:30PM
RECONCILIATION 2PM
SUNDAY8AM, 9:45AM (TRADITIONAL CHOIR), 11:30AM
(CONTEMPORARY CHOIR)
WEEKDAY8AM (11AM begins Jan. 26)
connect941-923-1691 (office)
941-923-1692 (fax)941-927-7689 (chelsea center)
JOINTo become a registered member of our
community please visit:
stthomasmoresrq.org/register
Or contact Mary or Susan at the Parish Office at 941-923-1691
Parish Lenten Mission
Walking Together Towards Easter
March 9 - March 11 Fr. Jack Rathschmidt, Capuchin Franciscan Friar
Check out his blog: brjackspreachingministry.blogspot.com
Celebrating the Sacramentsof Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, Confirmation, R.C.I.A. or Faith Formation (Religious Education for grades K-10) contact Sr. Judy at 941-923-1691 or [email protected] For info about liturgy and sacraments visit: www.stthomasmoresrq.org
R e m e m b e r /H o n o r L o v e d
OnesOne of the highlights of
Easter decorations is the 7 foot lily tree, containing lilies and candles, standing proudly in our Gathering Area.
It will be a memorial tree, giving parishioners an opportunity to remember or honor a loved one by sponsoring a beautiful plant.
We will publish a list those who made a $20 contribution , and the
names of those to be remembered or honored.Mail or drop off your donation to the Parish Office: St. Thomas
More Church, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231.Checks are to be made payable to St. Thomas More Church.
Please include, clearly printed and on a separate sheet, the name(s) of the person(s) you wish to remember or honor.
are youNEW?
WHAT TO EXPECT AT STM
WelcomingOur parishioners love meeting new
people and sharing their lives with others. You’ll also be greeted by some of the most welcoming people you’ve ever met at a Church - and we’re not just talking about the Hospitality Team.
Family-focusedIf you have children, they are ALWAYS welcome to celebrate Mass with the community! In fact, our church was
intentionally built without a cry room because we want children at Mass.
We also have a special family bathroom with child-sized “facilities.”
Dynamic WorshipThroughout the Mass, you’ll be
encouraged and invigorated by the community’s full, conscious, and active
participation in the Liturgy. Our community loves to SING!
The Word of God is proclaimed in a dynamic fashion. The homilies are
geared towards loving people where they are - and challenging them to
become better Christians.
A CHURCH UNLIKE ANY OTHERThere’s so much more to talk about! Our parish is a wonderful, dynamic community and we welcome you
to celebrate Liturgy with us this weekend!
It doesn’t matter if this is your first time, 50th time, or first time in 50 years - know that you always have a place to worship,
and a community to belong to at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
To learn more, visit www.stthomasmoresrq.org/
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Serve Your Church and Fellow Parishioners in a Special WayConsider being part of the STM Ministry Team
We now have openings:Eucharistic Ministers at the 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm Saturday MassesContact: Sr. Judy Baldino, 941-923-1691; [email protected]
Eucharistic Minsters at the 8:00 am Sunday MassContact: Sr. Judy Baldino, 941-923-1691; [email protected]
Lectors at the 8:00 am Sunday MassContact: Gail Pettit [email protected]
Altar Servers at the 8:00 am Sunday MassContact: Fr. Michal Szyszka [email protected] Deacon Bob Gaitens [email protected]
New Member Church Tour and Parish History
Join parishioners Cheryl Stock and Sue Stofko at 9:00 am, Saturday, March 7 or March 28 as they lead an informational tour of our campus, beginning with the church.
You will learn about: parish history, architecture, artwork, the chapel, where to park and our church ministries. There will be a walk through Spirit and Chelsea Centers. We wrap up with a question/answer period.
Our Hospitals and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act)
If you or a friend are in Sarasota Memorial or Doctors Hospitals and are looking for spiritual care, there is a procedure you must follow due to the new laws that are now enforced.
If you are at Sarasota Memorial and wish Holy Communion or a visit by the Catholic chaplain you must:
1. Dial 0 and ask for the Chaplain’s Office and request Communion.This chaplain is full-time at the hospital and lives at St. Martha’s Parish. We pay a portion of his salary to ensure our Catholics are seen.
2. If you are going to be there a few days, call the Parish Office and let us know. Father Michal or Father Henry will then visit you. Both priests visit the hospitals once a week. The Chaplain visits every day. It is important to take the above steps, as there no longer is a Catholic parish list available to the priest.
3. The same is required at Doctors Hospital and Hospice.
The laws, though they seem strict, are for the privacy and protection of the hospital patient.
Intentions, March 1-8Sunday Fr. Michal 8:00am Bob Haas Warren Hall
Fr. Guarino 9:45am Patricia Urgo Kathleen O’Neil
Fr. Michal 11:30am Micheline Donnelly Barbara Ansel
Monday Fr. Michal 8:00am Jim Scheurenbrand Steve Utrata
Fr. Sepich 11:00am Mary Gardner Sandy Krieg
Tuesday Fr. Michal 8:00am Theresa Falvotico Fr. Sepich 11:00am Andrew Garofalo Elizabeth “Beth” Cooper
Wednesday Fr. Michal 8:00am Thomas Lonsway George Flynn
Fr. Sepich 11:00am Paul Boltz Thursday Fr. Michal 8:00am Margaret “Peggy” Skinner Roger Veilleaux
Fr. Sepich 11:00am George Bolin Friday Fr. Sepich 8:00am Charna Towell Walt Eck
Fr. Dave 11:00am Sam & Mary Jo D’Anza Don Schell
Saturday Fr. Dave 8:00am Beatrice & Samuel Hanna
Fr. Michal 3:00pm Edward Prib Yolanda Penge
Fr. Guarino 4:30pm Bob Haas George Andrade
Sunday Fr. Michal 8:00am Mike McGraw Paul & Kay Gillis
Fr. Guarino 9:45am Robert Whitman Harry Bender
Fr. Michal 11:30am Martha Jean McGarry Barbara Ansel
Sanctuary Candle - is lighted this weekend by Paul and Maxine Giacobbe to celebrate the 50th wed-ding anniversary of Jim & Mary Jo Sherman.
STAFFFr. Michal Szyszka Parochial Vicar
Sr. Judy BaldinoPastoral Associate
Rev. Mr. Bob GaitensDeacon
Alex DilanOrganist and Music Director
Chuck LynchSacristan
Tom LelyoYouth Ministry
Mimi FitzgeraldHealth Ministry
Coordinator
Jim SelinskiDirector of Operations and Stewardship
CarolAnn Lovejoy-Jessup
Executive Assistant
David FelicianoParish Accountant
Mary MaxwellParish Secretary
Susan JacobsFront Office Coordinator
Joanne TararaChelsea Coordinator
Paul UrbanGrounds/Maintenance Supervisor
Ramon AlveroMaintenance/Set up
John DriscollMaintenance/Set up
Rev. Mr. Kevin MonahanDeacon
STEWARDSHIP You are invited to be part of the Stewardship Committee. Learn new and exciting ways to introduce and build Stewardship within our parish.
Get involved! Contact Stewardship committee co-chairs: Meghan Layton 301-991-9821 or [email protected]; Dar Sery 941-926-2632 or [email protected]; Jim Selinski, Director of Operations & Stewardship 941-923-1691 or [email protected]
R.C.I. A. students, their sponsors and Bishop Dewane - Rite of Election - At Epiphany Cathedral in Venice
Most of us have heard the story of how God tested Abraham, as reported in our first reading from Genesis. Often there may be various emotional reactions to the situation as it unfolds. However, there are two important aspects of the narrative that we sometimes miss.
Yes, Abraham was tested, but so was his son Isaac. It would seem that Isaac was a willing participant in the ordeal. Isaac clearly did not protest nor resist lying on the altar in preparation for what would occur. Isaac offers an example of one of the basic tenets of stewardship: he trusted completely in God (and in his father, as well). That kind of total trust is difficult, but if we do not trust in the Lord, it is hard for us to make the kind of commitment to stewardship and discipleship the Lord wants from us.
The other feature of this story we sometimes miss is the parallel between Abraham and his son, and what would occur between God and His only son, Jesus Christ. Everything from the mountain to hauling the wood up the mountain to the father sacrificing his son to deliverance from death is reminiscent of Christ’s sacrifice for us, and God’s willingness to offer “His only begotten Son, that those who believe in him may not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) www.thecatholicsteward.com
More Prayer: Our prayer book of the Sick is located in the Chapel. Write your intention; be assured that those entered are prayed for daily.
Centering Contemplative Prayer
Thursdays @ 6:30 pm in the Spirit Center
Ed Savoy 941-923-5706
Prayer Chain Dale Eppig 941-923-4961
prayer: small groups Rosary Weekdays @ 7:30 am
in the Church
Women at the Well & Micah’s Men
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
6:30 pm in the Chelsea Center
Roger Grenier 941-993-2908
The legacy continues . . . The Board of Director of the Men of St. Thomas are pleased to announce:
Italian Night - Monday, March 2
Doors open at 6:00pm in the Chelsea Center
Our guest speaker is Sr. Judy BaldinoThe backbone of our St. Thomas More Church, Sister Judy’s dedication, persistence and hard work has
contributed immensely to the success of our parish during her tenure with Fr. Henry. Her faith, sacrifice and love for our parish community is an inspiration to all. Her topic for the evening: “Introspective on Pope Francis.”
Guest master chef Dr. Joe Carbone will prepare a secret family recipe for Eggplant Parmesan with Italian sausage and meatballs. The banquet will include: salad, garlic bread, “fine” Italian wine and homemade cannoli.
Helping Hands Ministry Get involved! Ministry Contact: Kelley Vanden Heuvel 941-923-3670; [email protected]
This ministry reaches out to those in need (recovering from health issues, post- partum moms, grieving families and more) and offers meals and other assistance.
We are greatly in need of volunteers. This is a ministry that volunteers find rewarding - helping those in need. You will not be asked for any long-term commitment, just able to help out occa-sionally.
Yes, you must be fingerprinted, but we do not publish the results and you are reimbursed for the cost. Yes, you have to have required Safe Environment Training.
Sounds like an inconvenience? Having completed these painless requirements safeguards you as well as the Parish.
Youth & Young Adult MinistryGET INVOLVED!CHILDRENChildren’s Liturgy of the Word (K-4th gr) meets during the 9:45AM & 11:30AM Masses.
Mini-Disciples (3yr-6yr olds) held during the 11:30AM Mass. Children invited to the Spirit Center for the duration of the Mass.
Faith Formation for K-10th graders To register, contact Sr. Judy 941-923-1691 or pick up a form at the Info Desk.
STUDENTSYouth Ministry for 6th-12th graders meets on Wednesdays from 6-8PM in the Spirit Center. Contact Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884.
YOUNG ADULTSSmall groups have been meeting monthly! Contact Tom Lelyo for more details 941-374-6884.
MOMSMothers Circle continues on Wednesdays from 9:30-11AM in the Spirit Center. Contact Natalie Lelyo 215-620-1184
Rosary Weekdays @ 7:30 am
in the Church
Women at the Well & Micah’s Men
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
6:30 pm in the Chelsea Center
Roger Grenier 941-993-2908
VBS Needs YOU! - Join us next Sunday March 8, 1PM-2PM in the Spirit Center to learn more about becoming a volunteer for this year’s Vacation Bible School (July 27-31). This meeting is for ADULTS AND STUDENTS who want to help: station leaders, counselors, decorators, etc.
Students & Salad! One of the ways we encourage students to “live life abundantly” is by feeding them dinner every week. Now, we are striving to feed them HEALTHY dinners, and the first step is our tower garden that has dozens of tomatoes almost ready to be picked + fresh lettuce. For more about the tower, contact Tom Lelyo
Scouting• Cub Scouts Pack 100: Mondays - 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. All boys ages 7-11 welcome! Pack Leader: Michelle Dunn 941-806-8133; [email protected]• Boy Scouts Troop 100: Mondays - 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. All boys ages 11-18 welcome! Troop Leader: Javier Aristimuño 941-232-8073; [email protected]• Girl Scouts Troop 780: Thursdays - 6:00 pm in the Chelsea Center. All girls ages 5-18 welcome! Troop Leader: Virginia Lawlor 941-925-9832; [email protected])
GROUP
NEWS
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers Contact Joanne Tarara: [email protected]. Written notice required by the FIRST of each month of away dates for the next month. If unable to serve, you must secure a replacement. Email Joanne for a sub call list.
Hospitality Ministers Contact Charles Ballschmieder: [email protected]. Written notice required by the FIRST of each month of away dates for the next month. If unable to serve, you must secure a replacement.
The St. Thomas More Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the first and third Wed. of each month in the Garden Room of the Chelsea Center at 1:30 pm.
We welcome new members and work can be done at home as well as at our meetings. We knit or crochet, talk and bless our completed shawls each time. Our shawls are available during regular hours in the
church office. If you have questions, call or e-mail Pat Lucke: 927-3419 or [email protected].
Opera UpdateWe have 160 parishioners going to see the opera, “Marriage of Figaro,” Friday, March
13. If you wish to meet other parishioners, make sure to wear your name badge. If you plan on eating downtown, now is the time to make your reservation. PICK UP TICKETS: In the Parish office are 20 paid tickets that need to be picked up.
Growing Through GriefIf you have suffered the loss of a loved one and are having difficulty coping, join
us in Growing Through Grief. Here you can meet others who are going through the same process. We offer each other support and give validation to our feelings. We meet on Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm in the Chelsea Center. For information, call Patt Lail, 927-4853 or Cathie Harbulak at 516-946-0852.
St Thomas More Concert Committee Presents
Performance will be in the Chelsea Center General Admission $15 Reserved Seating $25Cash or check only For information 941-923-1691
These trips are not sponsored by St. Thomas More Church, but by Fr. Henry, per diocesan policy.
Join Fr. Henry on a Pilgrimage to The Holy Land The tour is scheduled for Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2015. We start in Athens and travel to Rhodes, followed by three nights in the Holy Land and then St. Paul’s journey to Patmos, Ephesus and end in Istanbul, Turkey. At this time, we have 40 travelers signed up to go, plus a single female looking to share a room.
The trip is aboard the small five-star cruise ship, The Azamara Journey. If you would like more information stop by the Parish Office, or email Fr. Henry at [email protected]. Please include your name.
Join Fr. Henry on a Trip to Hawaii The tour is scheduled for April 9-16, 2016. Travel is set from Honolulu aboard the Norwegian cruise
ship the Pride of America. With most time in port, you will be able to capture the spirit and soul of Hawaii with native ambassadors. Hike up a waterfall, take a helicopter ride and more. Ports include: Kahului, Maui; Nawiliwili, Kauai; Honolulu, Oahu; Hilo and Kona on Hawaii.
If you would like more information stop by the Parish Office, or email Fr. Henry at [email protected]. Please include your name.
Weekly Offertory
Feb. 22, 2015 $21,996.00St. Vincent dePaul $ 418.00 Parish Pay - weekly $ 1,419.00Ash Wednesday $ 7,912.00Additional mission gifts $1,768.00Feb. 23, 2014 $28,026.72
Online gifts can be made using the website: www.stthomasmoresrq.org/ways-to-give/
Catholic Faith Appeal
2015 Catholic Faith Appeal Goal: $345,000
To make a gift: www.stthomasmoresrq.org/cfa
Checks should be made to “Catholic Faith Appeal” and placed in the collection basket or brought to the Parish Office.
Restaurant Nights Benefit CFA
Let your server know you’re from St. Thomas More and 15% of your bill will be donated towards our CFA goal!Sunday: Beckham’s on the Trail 941-706-1654Sunday & Monday: Mattison’s 41 941-921-3400Any evening: The Italian Grill 941-966-6565
Fr. Henry’s last funeral as our Pastor. Pictured with the funeral altar servers, left to right: John Koitsch, Chuck Lynch (sacristan), George Langford, Larry Comerford, Fr. Henry, Jack Lavelle, Al Pacosa and Bill Noonan.
From Fr. HenryI would like to thank these 50 parishioners who gave their time, talent and sweat labor to get my new
home ready for me. They are listed below.There are about 20 people whose names fell through the cracks, as they did not see the sign in
sheets. I wish to write to all who volunteered. If you are not listed below, please contact Susan at the Parish Office (941-923-1691).
This past Monday I met with Bishop Dewane and as of then, a new pastor had not been named for St. Thomas More Parish or the other two parishes. Again, thanks for all you have done for me in these beautiful 14 years together. Please remember that I am still on the train, just at the back! - Fr. Henry
Karen Allerton Janet AllgairGeorge AllgairDavid BaxterFred BelesLinda CantrellBarb CarboneJoe CarboneSteve CereficeRita ChamplinDane ChamplinGreg ChonaDede Curran
Dick DenningsJack DranttelBill DriscollJo FalknerGeorge ForcierNancy HallLarry HallDick HarperShelia JellisonLarry JessupSusan KellyBrian KellyStefon Leonardi
Carole LevantiBob LevantiAl MarshRick McCaffertyTony MediavillaCandy NoonanBill NoonanJeff OlsonGale PabenDave PabenDonna ParksHank PeppardKen Perry
Dave PolulakLynn QuartermaineSally ReedTom ReedWendell SavinoHarriet StephensonRoger StephensonAlan TuckJohnnie TurnerJavier VargasDoug Watts
CALENDAR
Sunday, March 1 - Girl Scout Cookie Sale/Youth Group Speaker8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center
Monday, March 27:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Gracia Garrido 941-922-3656)8:00 am & 11:00 am Masses10:00am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Center (Bonnie Lagner 941-921-1261)5:30pm AA - Chelsea Garden Room6:00pm Men of St. Thomas More Monthly Meeting - Chelsea Center (Roger Grenier 993-2908 [email protected])6:00pm Cub/Boy Scouts - Spirit Center (Michelle Dunn 941-806-8133; Javier Aristimuño 941-232-8073)7:00pm Al-Anon - Chelsea Garden Room
Tuesday, March 3 7:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Gracia Garrido 941-922-3656)8:00 am & 11:00 am Masses6:00pm Faith Formation & Confirmation Parents Meeting Chelsea & Spirit Centers, Chapel (Sr. Judy Baldino 941-923-1691)
Wednesday, March 47:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Gracia Garrido 941-922-3656)8:00am & 11:00am Masses9:30am Mothers’ Circle - Spirit Center (Natalie Lelyo 215-620-1184)1:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry - Chelsea Center (Pat Lucke 941-927-3419)4:00pm Growing Through Grief - Chelsea Center (Patt Lail 941-927-4853 or [email protected])6:00pm AA - Lancaster Room, Chelsea Center6:00pm Youth Group - Spirit Center (Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884)7:00pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal - Church (Alex Dilan 941-923-1691)7:00pm Knights of Columbus - Chelsea Center (Tony Picozzi 941-375-8984)
Thursday, March 57:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Gracia Garrido 941-922-3656)8:00 am & 11:00 am Masses8:00 am Outside Group Event - Spirit Center9:30am Crafty Ladies (Mary Hautanen 941-922-8892)10:00am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Center (Bonnie Lagner 941-921-1261)1:00pm Outside Group Event - Chapel6:00pm Girl Scouts (Virginia Lawlor 941-894-7975; [email protected])6:00pm Women’s Club Monthly Meeting - Spirit Center (Mary Jo Swenson 941-966-2731)6:30pm Contemplative Prayer - Chelsea Center (Ed Savoy 941-923-5706) 7:00pm R.C.I.A. - Chelsea Westminster Rm. (Sr. Judy Baldino 941-923-1691; [email protected])7:00pm Contemporary Choir - Church (Alex Dilan 941-923-1691; [email protected])
Friday, March 67:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Gracia Garrido 941-922-3656)8:00 & 11:00 am Masses9:15am Adult Bible Study - Spirit Center MAIN RM. (MaryJo Dranttel 941-343-0522; [email protected])1:00pm Cards & Mah Jongg - Chelsea Center5:00pm Lenten Reconciliation - Chapel Reconciliation Room6:00pm AA Meeting - Chelsea Center Garden Room
Saturday, March 77:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Gracia Garrido 941-922-3656)8:00am Mass - Chapel9:00am Lenten Reconciliation - Chapel Reconciliation Room12:00pm Outside Group Event - Chelsea Center3:00pm, 4:30pm Masses - Church
Sunday, March 8 - Meat the Need/Coffee & Donuts8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center
Support Groups: AA, Al Anon, Nar Anon & NA Meetings • Alcoholics Anonymous at 5:30 pm Mondays, Chelsea Center, Garden Room This is a sober living
group with an open-meeting format consisting of a reading and discussion of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book.
• Al-Anon at 7:00 pm Mondays, Chelsea Center, Garden Room Al-Anon family groups are made up of relatives and friends of alcoholics who meet for fellowship and share experiences with strength and hope in order to solve common problems.
• Alcoholics Anonymous at 6:00 pm Wednesdays, Chelsea Center, Westminster Room The focus is prayer and meditation, as proposed in the eleventh step of Alcoholics Anonymous.
• Alcoholics Anonymous at 6:00 pm Fridays, Chelsea Center, Garden Room This is a sober living group with an open-meeting format consisting of a brief reading followed by discussion.
• Narcotics Anonymous at 8:00 pm Sundays, Spirit Center, Gathering Room This is a Twelve-Step program of recovery from drug addiction for men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. The program is group-oriented and is based on the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions adapted from AA.
• Nar-Anon at 8:00 pm Sundays, Spirit Center, Faith Room Nar-Anon is a Twelve-Step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Nar-Anon’s program of recovery uses Nar-Anon’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.
Women’s Club Striving to create a caring community of Christian women within our church
Calendar of Upcoming Events March 5 General Meeting, 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center,
Program: fused-glass art March 25 Trip to the Big Cat Habitat and lunch at Joey D’s April 9 General Meeting, 6:00 pm, place TBD, Guest Speaker: Pamela Picozzi, interior designer and decorator; Volunteer Appreciation Night
April 16 Retreat at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Venice
St. Thomas More Women’s Club will meet Thursday, March 5th at 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. The meeting will begin with refreshments and a social time. Sue Kutno will present a program on “fused-glass as art.” She will create artistic pieces from glass to use as art displays. We hope to see you at the meeting. Bring a friend!!
Cardinal Mooney High School Rummage Sale
Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8:0o am-1:00 pm at the school: 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Proceeds benefit the students’ Mission Council activities. Monetary donations can be made to Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Mission Council.
Call JoAnn Weber at 941-371-4917 ext. 295, for more information.
Presentation on Mary
St. Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, welcomes everyone to “A Morning with Mary and the Angels” Saturday, March 21, 8:00 am-Noon.
Guest speaker: Dr. Mark Miravalle, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio. For more information, call 239-369-1831.
Golf Scramble The Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
Sacred Heart Conference Annual Golf Scramble Saturday, April 25, St. Andrews South Golf Club, 1901 Deborah Drive, Punta Gorda.
The cost is $75 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, continental breakfast and lunch. Proceeds benefit the St. Vincent de Paul, Sacred Heart Conference.
Registration forms are available at the club or may be requested by phone or email from Gary and Lynn Reeves, 941-202-2216, [email protected].
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Women’s Club Striving to create a caring community of Christian women within our church
Calendar of Upcoming Events March 5 General Meeting, 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center,
Program: fused-glass art March 25 Trip to the Big Cat Habitat and lunch at Joey D’s April 9 General Meeting, 6:00 pm, place TBD, Guest Speaker: Pamela Picozzi, interior designer and decorator; Volunteer Appreciation Night
April 16 Retreat at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Venice
St. Thomas More Women’s Club will meet Thursday, March 5th at 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. The meeting will begin with refreshments and a social time. Sue Kutno will present a program on “fused-glass as art.” She will create artistic pieces from glass to use as art displays. We hope to see you at the meeting. Bring a friend!!